TOP NEWS was slow to begin and lost a considerable amount of ground at the start. TOP NEWS was then ridden along vigorously to make up ground and near the 800 Metres was steadied when crowded for room inside VICTORY CONQUEROR (D Beadman) which shifted in. D Beadman was advised to exercise care. Also near the 800 Metres, LONGWAH RISING was steadied away from the heels of GO FAY FAY (G Cheyne) which shifted in when not quite clear. G Cheyne was advised to exercise care. In the early and middle stages, DIAMOND KNIGHT proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. Due to the manner in which DIAMOND KNIGHT was racing, the horse travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. A veterinary inspection of GREAT GUY, which finished tailed out throughout the race, did not show any significant findings. The performance of GREAT GUY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GREAT GUY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of TOP NEWS after the race did not show any significant findings. SPECIAL K, MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP and VICTORY CONQUEROR were sent for sampling.
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- Under Rated
- Gain benefit in rating
- Reach last winning rating - Good in sectional
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- Good in sectional
- Did win in wet track
- Improve after jockey change 
- Work Hardly